The restaurant features Baja California-inspired cuisine, a line of signature Mezcal liquor, a Cigar Lounge and complimentary live entertainment. It also has two chef tables that seat 10 to 12 guests and an outdoor patio.

Hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

For more information, call 463-5200 or visit hotelcaliforniarestaurant.com.

For more information on the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, visit cmnhospitals.org.

Les Kincaid, UNLV offering
wine and cooking classes

Wine radio show host Les Kincaid and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas plan to present a series of wine and cooking classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on select dates in May.

Summer Salads is scheduled for today at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery. Learn how to transform fresh vegetables and lettuce into dishes that are healthy, tasty and easy to prepare.

To reserve a spot, visit edoutreach.unlv.edu/continuingeducation and under “Programs and Courses,” click on “Personal Enrichment” and then “Gardening, Food and Beverage.”

Grilling, part two of a series, is scheduled for Wednesday at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery. Learn proper methods of grilling everything from fish, seafood and meat to vegetables.

Find out the difference between grilling and barbecuing. The cost is $55 per person.

The third class, Barbecuing, is scheduled for June 1 at the Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery. Learn proper methods of barbecuing, including direct and indirect smoking. The cost is $55 per person.

Class fees can be paid by cash or check. Seating is limited. To RSVP for Sauces, Rubs & Marinades or any of the Grilling series classes, email les@leskincaid.com or call 871-5145.

Las Vegas Epicurean Affair set
for Thursday at the Palazzo

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair is scheduled for Thursday at The Pools at the Palazzo, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The annual event is sponsored by the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) and will feature samplings of cuisine and cocktails from restaurants and beverage purveyors. The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair package features a luxury suite at the Palazzo or The Venetian, two general admission tickets to the Affair, two-for-one well drinks at Salute Lounge, complimentary line pass/admission to LAVO nightclub and a buy-one-get-one-half-off ticket deal for a gondola ride.

The price does not include tax or gratuity. For more information or to make a reservation, call 838-4774.

Cheeburger cheeburger to celebrate Hamburger Month in May

Cheeburger Cheeburger, 8390 S. Rainbow Blvd., plans to mark National Hamburger Month in May by offering a buy-one-get-one-half-off deal on its 100 percent Angus beef burgers.

Cheeburger’s Invent Your Own Taste menu allows patrons to select from five sizes of burger, 15 to 27 toppings and 10 types of cheese, all at no additional charge. Burgers are made fresh to order, and the menu includes fresh fries and onion rings. There are more than 150 different flavors of milkshakes, which patrons can add flavors and toppings to at no extra cost.

The restaurant has a 1950s and ’60s theme with neon lights and signs, posters and music from the era.

For more information, call 220-3912.

Brio introduces catering menu

Brio Tuscan Grille at Tivoli Village at Queensridge, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, is offering an extensive new catering menu with large group portions of some of the restaurant’s most popular appetizers, bruschetta, flatbreads, salads, pasta dishes, house specialties and desserts.

In honor of its new location at Tivoli Village, Brio will give guests who order $75 or more from the catering menu a complimentary bruschetta appetizer or flatbread of their choice.

For the full menu, visit brioitalian.com/catering. Call 24 hours before your desired pickup time. To place a catering order, call 433-1233.

Raising Cane’s locations to collect
cell Phones for soldiers

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers locations in the Las Vegas Valley will be collecting gently used mobile phones and donations for Cell Phones for Soldiers and local military members during May.

On Memorial Day, May 30, all of the profits and collected phones will be donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a nonprofit group dedicated to providing free calls home to U.S. armed forces. The USO, a nonprofit organization that works to life the spirits of America’s troops and their families, plans to distribute calling cards through its Las Vegas center.

The seared New Bedford scallops entree features four to five large scallops, lightly seasoned with a spice blend and finished with Meyer lemon oil-honey glaze. The entree is garnished with shaved young green beans, asparagus and baby carrots in lemon balsamic dressing.

The shrimp cocktail has three large fresh shrimp on a bed of crushed ice, served tableside with signature tomato horseradish sauce in a silver shaker. A touch of Grey Goose vodka is added before shaking.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 838-4774.

Nove Italiano at the palms hosting thursday happy hour

Nove Italiano inside the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, is featuring a $7 small plates menu during its Thursday happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m.

Happy hour specials are available in the bar and lounge and include specially priced cocktails and wines by the glass. Cocktails include the Pomagranita, with Ketel One Oranje, POM, Pama liqueur and simple syrup; and the Mango Italiano, with Tuaca, sweet mango puree, basil, fresh lime and Prosecco.